Fasting has been advised for better health for thousands of year. If fasting is done in an appropriate way then it can yield lot of health benefits. Fasting has been used for various purposes now a days. Not just for losing weight or spiritual purpose but also for health benefits and and detoxifying the body. Depending on the purpose of the fast the benefits follow.
Fasting has been followed for dealing with mils to severe health complications. It is considered to be a strong therapeutic process for various ailments. Ailments like blood pressure, asthma, allergies, chronic headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, acne, uterine fibroid etc., are cured well after following fasting. As there is a direct connection between fasting and digestion, the digestive system becomes stronger after an effective fast.
Detoxification is another aspect which is observed while fasting. When the fasting is happening then the body gets time to relax and it in turn detoxifies itself. As the body is not getting any food, it burns the fat of the body to supply energy. In this process a lot of toxins in the body are flushed out. Fasting provides a period of concentrated physiological rest during which it strengthens the immune system and also it cleanses the cells. It heals the organs which are damaged by directing lot of energy.
By following a proper fast the following health benefits are observed.
- More energy
- healthier skin
- healthier teeth and gums
- more sleep
- cardiovascular system is healthier
- anxiety is controlled
- blood pressure is stabilized
- stronger and more efficient digestive system is built
- toxins in the body that are in the organs are flushed out.
- Weight loss is evident
- bowel movements are controlled.
